December 4, 2017
A decade ago water was not even in the list of 10 major global risks of the World Economic Forum (WEF). Recently, it has been consistently one of the most important global risks identified by WEF. The question then arises: how is it that water transformed itself from a bit player on the world stage to become one of the most urgent issues within a short period of only 10 years?… Read More
November 11, 2017
As the effects of environmental pollution in China have become more devastating and visible, the government strengthened its Environmental Protection Law this year for the first time in a quarter of a century.… Read More
November 9, 2017
The country’s new global role will test the limits of its liberalisation.… Read More
October 31, 2017
This will slow migration to the cities, which are already over-populated.… Read More
24 October, 2017
Promoting green development is one of China’s five key development concepts, and “beautiful” has become part of the goal of a “modern socialist China”. This means ecological civilization has risen higher in the Party’s agenda for China’s development.
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October 18, 2017
Unparalleled economic growth is forcing the country’s hand into tackling its environmental issues.… Read More
October 17, 2017
With knowledge of development honed through decades of rapid domestic economic growth, China is well placed to shape global development in ways that may define the rest of the 21st century.… Read More
October 17, 2017
China’s geopolitical and economic influence is growing, and so, too, must its role in promoting international peace and development. Skepticism about China’s development intentions will no doubt emerge, given China’s political and ideological differences with the West. But the skepticism could yield positive results, especially if it prompts Western powers to reevaluate their foreign aid retreat.… Read More
October 9, 2017
Indians are flocking to the country’s megacities in huge numbers. More needs to be done to provide them with opportunities and livelihoods in the country’s rural areas.… Read More
September 28, 2017
Plastic bags and bottles are a global menace, but the emergence of microplastics will test the policy courage of governments in new ways.… Read More